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RocketPort 485
RocketPort 485-Multiport Serial Card for Point-of-Sale Devices
Developed specifically for use with Microsoft® Windows® 95 and Windows NT® PC-based point-of-sale (POS) systems, the RocketPort 485 multiport connector revolutionalizes multiport connectivity, providing a more powerful, reliable, and cost-effective solution that’s also easier to implement.
Quick, Easy Setup and Faster Processing
The RocketPort 485 controller provides both easy installation and programming. Using six RS-232 and two jumper-selectable RS-232/485 serial ports per eight-port board, a total of four built-in boards can easily connect up to 32 POS devices per system. Once installed, the RocketPort serial ports function as standard Windows com ports. RocketPort technology enables faster processing in over 20 types of POS devices, including poll displays, receipt printers, credit verification modems, in-ground tank monitors, and video security systems.
Features/Benefits:Connect up to 32 Serial Com Ports Per System Without Using an IRQ!
- Enhanced connectivity capabilities enable users to connect up to 32 ports per system using only one or no interrupt(s)
- Automatic switching transceivers on 485 ports prevent data loss.
- Powered pin, included on six of the ports for attached peripherals, eliminates the need for power blocks.
- Expanded surge protection available on two ports (three times that of other multiport cards).
- Dedicated 36 MHz processor for every eight ports delivers unparalleled speed, up to 460 Kbps transmit and receive across all ports simultaneously.
- I/O mapping eliminates memory conflicts and allows plug-and-play compatibility.
RocketPort 485 Specifications
| Number of Cards/System | 1-4 |
|---|---|
| Number of Ports/System | 8 to 32 |
| Interrupt Options | None, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15 |
| Baud Rate | 50 to 460.8 Kbps (Maximum rate depends on hardware and OS setup) |
| Bus Interface | ISA |
| Interfaces: | RS-232 or RS-485 RS-485 available on Ports 1 and 2 only) |
| Powered Pin: | +5V up to 1 Amp (+12V optional) |
| Device Driver Control | |
| --Data Bits | 7 or 8 |
| --Parity | Odd, Even, None |
| --Stop Bits | 1 or 2 |
| Power Consumption | 4.87 W |
|---|---|
| Current Consumption | |
| +5V | 350mA |
| +12V | 110mA |
| -12V | 160mA |
| Heat output | 16.6 BTU/hr |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 20.5 Years |
| Physical Specifications | |
| --Dimensions | 6.25" by 4.2" |
Environmental Conditions
| Air Temperature | |
|---|---|
| --System On | O to 70 degrees C |
| --System Off | -65 to 150 degrees C |
| Humidity (non-condensing) | |
| --System On | 8% to 80% |
| --System Off | 20% to 80% |
| Altitude | 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3048 meters) |
Electromagnetic Compliance
- Canadian EMC Requirements
- CISPR-22/EN55022 Class A
- EN50082 (801-2 ESD, 801-3 RF, and 801 4FT)
- FCC Class A Certification
- UL Recognized
- Surge Protection: Meets standard EIA-232-l and
provides ESD surge protection up to 25 KV
